Europe – Page 366 – Prologue Journal

Neo-Nazi Podcasters Who Called for Prince Harry’s Death Are Sentenced

New York Times The men, who were described by the police as “homophobic, racist, antisemitic, Islamophobic and misogynistic,” received eight- and seven-year sentences. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/world/europe/neo-nazi-podcasters-jailed-uk.html

To Bolster Army, Putin Eases Citizenship Path for Foreigners

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin is seeking to strengthen his military to fight in Ukraine while avoiding a potentially unpopular mobilization of Russians. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/world/europe/putin-russia-army-foreigners-citizenship.html

Eurozone Price Pressures Edged Higher to End the Year

New York Times Inflation in the countries that use the euro rose to 2.9 percent in December, but the underlying rate continued a downward trend. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/world/europe/eurozone-inflation-december.html

U.K. Rain Causes Hundreds of Flood Warnings and Travel Disruptions

New York Times Downpours on Thursday created hazardous conditions. In East London, around 50 people were evacuated from rising waters. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/world/europe/uk-flooding.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times The threat of a regional war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/briefing/war-middle-east-ukraine-russia.html

Glynis Johns, Tony Winner for ‘A Little Night Music,’ Dies at 100

New York Times In a trans-Atlantic career that endured for more than 60 years, she was also known for her role in the hit 1965 Disney movie “Mary Poppins.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/theater/glynis-johns-dead.html

White House Says North Korea Providing Russia With Ballistic Missiles

New York Times Russia has rebuilt its own domestic supply of cruise missiles, but to keep up with the intensity of the barrage against Ukraine, it has been turning to North Korea and Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/us/politics/north-korea-russia-missiles.html

Vatican Defends Gay Blessings, but Offers Critics Some Leeway

New York Times The clarification on a declaration issued in December seemed designed to soothe critics while also showing that this is the way forward. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/world/europe/vatican-pope-lgbtq-blessings.html

Mike Sadler, Intrepid Desert Navigator in World War II, Dies at 103

New York Times Like a human GPS, he guided Britain’s first special forces across the vast Sahara for hit-and-run raids on enemy bases in the battle against Rommel’s forces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/world/europe/mike-sadler-intrepid-dead.html

Winter Storm Traps Hundreds of Motorists Overnight in Sweden

New York Times Truck drivers and other motorists were locked in blankets of snow on a major roadway overnight after nearly 10 inches of snow fell within 24 hours. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/world/europe/winter-storm-traps-motorists-overnight-sweden.html